The Max Payne movie may have been a disappointment, but that’s not stopping the team behind ‘El Paso, Elsewhere’ from taking a shot at the big screen. Variety reports that the Max Payne-inspired indie shooter is being adapted into a movie, with ‘Get Out’ star LaKeith Stanfield in talks to star.
‘El Paso, Elsewhere’ is a surreal and action-packed game that follows a vampire hunter through a reality-shifting motel. The game was praised for its unique blend of action, horror, and emotional storytelling.
Film and television production company Di Bonaventura Pictures, known for the ‘Transformers’ and ‘G.I. Joe’ franchises, is signed on to produce the film.
Initial reaction? That could be very cool. We’re envisioning something like Daniel Baldwin’s character from John Carpenter’s ‘Vampires’ on a redemption arc through Control’s Oldest House, which is almost certainly not what it’s going to be. Whatever’s cooking, that’s a hell of a setup.
‘El Paso, Elsewhere’ was very well received by critics and players alike. It was nominated for Best Indie Game at the 13th New York Game Awards and Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game at DICE, and holds a ‘very positive’ user rating on Steam.
PC Gamer contributor Dominic Tarason called the game ‘one of the boldest, freshest games’ of 2023. ‘It is a modern gothic love story, with gut-wrenchingly good writing and voice acting carrying a script that would be overwrought in any other context,’ he wrote. ‘It is a heartfelt and personal dive into the world of bad breakups and cycles of abuse, accompanied by a huge high-energy soundtrack (80+ songs, all bangers) including an entire bespoke horror-themed hip-hop album.’
Commenting on the announcement of the ‘El Paso, Elsewhere’ film, director and Strange Scaffold founder Xalavier Nelson Jr (also a past PC Gamer contributor) said, ‘AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH’
